When Susan Kwasny migrated the JCC’s physical fitness classes online, she discovered that there was a learning curve. “The majority of our classes are posted on Facebook Live and some of our instructors did not even have Facebook, so we … Read More
The coronavirus is keeping the JCC closed for now, but its engagement with members and the greater community continues. For starters, the JCC is consolidating all its online offerings in a new online portal, called Virtual JCC, which takes people … Read More
(Editor’s note: This is part of a larger, more comprehensive story by Lisa Hornung about The J’s efforts to continue serving the community during the coronavirus pandemic. For her complete coverage, read the March 27 issue of Community.) During the … Read More
For Tara Stone, the word “senior” does not necessarily equal “retired.” That’s why the new senior activities director at The J is focusing her effort on people ages 55 and up, “bringing more programming to those who are getting ready … Read More
With many people starting to think about fitness in the New Year, The J is bringing back the second annual KentuckyOne Health Dreidel Dash 5K on Sunday, January 8 at 1:15 p.m. “The race is a great way to test … Read More
For the first time since Cycle for Good started in 2012, Wellness and Member Experience Director Tara Stone was unable to complete her grueling four-hour cycle session due to an illness. But Fitness Director Ron Peacock filled in as best … Read More
For the fourth year in a row, Cycle for Good will raise money to support Special Olympics and The J. On December 18, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., members and guests can rent a bike at The J for … Read More
The J is looking to fill dozens of positions at a fall job fair on Thursday, November 17 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Positions range from full time Aquatics and Youth and Families Department employees to part time Customer Service Reception Associates, … Read More
The JCC took time to say thank you to its members during the week of February 15. The entire week showcased many of the great wellness programs offered to our members. The week started with drinks and snacks in the … Read More
After riding a stationary bike in the JCC lobby for four hours straight at the Cycle for Good fundraiser for Special Olympics Kentucky on Sunday, December 13, JCC Healthy Living and Member Experience Director Tara Stone stepped off the bike … Read More